FOX Won't Air the Animated Series Murder Police

FOX has pulled the animated comedy Murder Police from their 2013-14 schedule. The network initially picked-up the series for 13 episodes, but has now pulled the plug before it has had a chance to premiere as a part of their Sunday night "Animation Domination" lineup, TV Guide reports. 20th Century Fox TV, which produced the series, will shop the show to cable as an alternative.

FOX stops Murder Police in its tracks.

FOX Entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly was reportedly displeased with the early cuts of the series which centers on an inept detective and his co-workers. The voice cast includes Wilmer Valderrama as Donel, an undercover cop, and Jane Lynch as Justice, a detective and working mother. Creator Jason Ruiz also stars with David A. Goodman (Family Guy) executive producing and showrunning.

FOX has picked up The Simpsons for the show's 26th season, and Bob's Burgers for its fifth, though American Dad will move to TBS after this season. The network has several more animated series in development.